2026 PhD Graduate - Autonomous Systems Design Engineer: Controls, Navigation, Sensors, and Simulation

Johns Hopkins APL · Laurel, MD · Navigation, Guidance and Control

mid operations Systems Engineer ic Phd's · Posted Aug 27, 2025

About this role

Johns Hopkins APL is hiring a mid-level Systems Engineer in the operations function based in Laurel, MD. The posting calls out experience with Python, Data Structures, Embedded Systems, System Design. Listed education preference: a Ph.D. or equivalent.

Role
Systems Engineer
Function
operations
Level
mid
Track
Individual contributor
Location
Laurel, MD
Education
Ph.D. preferred
Department
Navigation, Guidance and Control
Posted
Aug 27, 2025
AI Summary
Design and develop guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for autonomous systems including hypersonic missiles and autonomous vehicles. Conduct modeling, simulation, and hardware/software testing. Apply multi-disciplinary optimization and collaborate with government sponsors on advanced autonomous systems development.
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Job description

from Johns Hopkins APL careers
Description

Do you enjoy problem solving and applying your skills across a broad range of applications and research?

 

Do you have a passion for the design, analysis, simulation, and prototyping of innovative autonomous systems and algorithms?

 

If so, the Strike Guidance, Navigation, Controls (GNC), and Seekers group is looking for PhDs who are pursuing degrees in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science. Our group's goal is to ensure the United States has a distinct technology advantage in autonomous systems by leading next generation development and prototyping. We do this by providing world class design solutions with a focus on:

  • Guidance, Navigation, and Controls
  • Radio Frequency (RF) or Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Sensors
  • Modeling and Simulation (M&S)
  • Hardware/Software Development and Test
  • Multi-Disciplinary Design Optimization

We are seeking creative problem solvers with capabilities and interests to join our team in taking on a breadth of technical challenges. We work on a variety of systems including: hypersonic missiles, submarines, cruise missiles, and autonomous flight vehicles. We are committed to developing exceptional talent and supporting a culture of innovation, and as part of our group you will have the chance to grow your expertise across these technologies.

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